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Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' Roll

Hardcover

Published: 19th June 2012
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Smart and incisive,

this unique book takes us through Bruce Springsteen’s life by tracing the cultural, political, and personal forces that shaped his music. Beyond his constant stylistic adaptations, Springsteen developed over the decades from expressing the voice of a guy from working-class New Jersey to writing about the larger issues facing the country, including war, class disparity, and prejudice. Marc Dolan draws on a range of new and little-known sources—including hundreds of unreleased studio recordings and bootlegs of live performances—making this an indispensable reference for avid Springsteen fans as well as those interested in learning the stories behind his music. Combining political analysis, music history, and colorful storytelling, Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock ’n’ Roll reveals how a gifted, ambitious community college dropout achieved superstardom—and spent decades refining what he wanted his music to say.

About the Author

Marc Dolan is an associate professor of English, American studies and film studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, and at the City University of New York Graduate Center.

A unique biography of a great rock 'n roll artist drawn from 40 years of thrilling performances. If you're a Springsteen fan, this will deepen your appreciation. And if you're not a fan, what the hell is wrong with you? --William McKeen, author of "Rock 'n Roll is Here to Stay: An Anthology"

ISBN: 9780393081350
ISBN-10: 0393081354
Audience: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 528
Published: 19th June 2012
Dimensions (cm): 24.2 x 16.4  x 4.074
Weight (kg): 0.718